News Details
'Gabriel not first Brazil centre back'
Arsène Wenger has revealed that Gabriel is not the first Brazilian centre back he has signed.
The manager’s first South American capture actually came in 1995 when he was in charge of Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight.
However, it was not until Wenger met the then 28-year-old that he realised the player was the son of a legendary World Cup winner.
I went to watch another centre back and I got so many tapes that I watched them in the hotel and I saw him
Arsène Wenger
“I have signed a Brazilian centre back before,” the manager said. “It was in Japan. I went to Sao Paulo and I signed a player called...
Full Story »
Full Story »
-10y from Arsenal.com
Comments
You May Also Be Interested In...
Comparing Gabriel Paulista's stats to Arsenal's...
With the signing of Gabriel Paulista finally completed, we will soon get...
-10y from AllArsenal.com
Wenger sees 'great quality' in Gabriel
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is excited by the prospect of working with...
-10y from ESPNFC.co.uk
Brazil v Chile - Ticket information
Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Emirates Stadium will...
-10y from Arsenal.com
Emirates Stadium to host Brazil v Chile
Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Emirates Stadium will...
-10y from Arsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
'At every level, he’s proven he can score goals' - Pundit...
Former Arsenal winger Perry Groves has told Mikel... Read More »
-2h from SportsKeeda.com
Fabrizio Romano: La Liga star ‘wants to play for...
Create your favourite Arsenal XI with our free... Read More »
-3h from FreshArsenal.com
Report: Arsenal in ‘advanced talks' to finally...
Arsenal are closing in on their marquee striker... Read More »
-5h from FreshArsenal.com
